Position Title: Estate & Farm Operations Manager
Compensation: $180,000 - $200,000 per year, full benefits
*Candidates wanting to relocate to Massachusetts are welcome to apply. Moving stipend can be provided.
POSITION DUTIES:
Hands-on estate manager focused on facilities, equestrian, fine gardening, landscaping, and woodland management for client’s extensive property in Dover, MA. Estate includes the client’s residence, a working horse farm with a 18-stall barn, sand and grass arena, turnout fields and trail network. There are also a number of guest homes, all situated on over two hundred eighty acres of natural woodland property.
Responsible for all maintenance and preventative care to ensure a safe and healthy living environment for the principal, family, staff, and livestock (as and when acquired), while maintaining and enhancing the value of all properties, and protecting privacy and confidentiality of the client.
Key Responsibilities:
- Managerial/Clerical
- Client Service
- Building Maintenance
- Grounds and Landscaping
- Personal and Professional development
QUALIFICATIONS
Education and Experience
- 10-15+ years in similar role or related experience required (including an understanding of all major construction trades). Private family, hotel/resort/private club maintenance experience ideal.
- Proficiency in Spanish desired. Fluency in Spanish is a plus.
- Knowledge of equestrian services and facilities management seen as an advantage.
- Ability to operate farm machinery such as tractors, etc.
- Experienced in agronomy/turf management.
- Current valid driver’s license required.
- Ability to drive tractors, loaders, use tractor implements.
- Ability to make basic repairs to equipment and vehicles.
Skills and Knowledge
- Detail-oriented with strong problem-solving skills.
- Excellent listening, interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
- Strong time management, organizational, and prioritization skills given multiple priorities.
- Must be able to complete and maintain regular documentation of projects, invoices, vendor information, etc. • Comfortable with and adept at learning new technology interfaces and software. Ability to use mobile devices for coordinating and reporting work performed.
- Proactive and positive attitude, highly motivated, self-directed with minimal daily supervision. • Demonstrated flexibility in adapting to new and varying situations.
- Respect for privacy and ability to always maintain a high level of confidentiality.
- An understanding of how to handle hazardous materials. A high value is placed on safety and security, with training in OSHA and first aid/responder preferred (provided if not existing).
- Ability to adjust to variable interior and exterior conditions throughout the year in various climates. • Ability to work at heights on occasion and the mobility and flexibility to lift and carry heavy objects (at least 50 lbs.). • Comfortable being on your feet for long periods of time.
- Ability to work with hand tools and power tools as needed.
- Comfortable working in a team centric environment with indirect reports.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office suite, MS Project, Excel, Asana, with prior experience and understanding of integrated home technology systems